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About the Role

The School Psychologist is a key member of the Special Programs team, partnering with instructional and campus leaders to maximize student outcomes. This role involves assessment, determining Special Education eligibility, providing academic and behavioral interventions, and ensuring compliance with Special Education legal frameworks. The School Psychologist will support 1-2 campuses, assisting students and parents with academic and behavioral challenges, providing direct behavioral support, and tracking student progress towards IEP goals.

Responsibilities

Supports special education teachers in developing appropriate IEP academic, behavioral, and social goals.
Ensures IEP services are provided as indicated in the ARD.
Achieves 100% compliance in Annual ARDs and ensures timely submission of all paperwork.
Works with Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and other related and Instructional Service Personnel to ensure timely completion of all ARD paperwork.
Follows correct procedures for maintaining records and services.
Ensures all counseling services are tracked.
Completes counseling service notes per session.
Be trained in Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI).
Conducts crisis counseling when necessary.
Guides the campus in interventions for students in emotional and behavioral crisis.
Ensures Critical Student Instruction groups are established and instruction is executed with fidelity at campuses.
Provides support to 504 campus coordinator with 504 meeting requirements, 504 eligibility determination, Homebound services, and Manifestation Determination.
Conducts dyslexia evaluations for 504 students.
Guides campuses in tracking and documenting academic and behavioral interventions in TIER I, TIER II, and TIER III.
Conducts multidisciplinary evaluations (Full and Individual Evaluations) for students referred for one or more eligibility categories.
Ensures psychological evaluations for Autism and Emotional Disturbance are conducted in accordance with National Association of School Psychologists best practice recommendations.
Adheres to up-to-date evaluation tools and standards as stipulated in the American Psychological Association Testing Standards.
Conducts evaluations as needed for student College Board accommodations.
Helps the campus conduct a Functional Behavioral Assessment.
Ensures that campuses are employing a problem-solving model for students in TIERS II and TIERS III.
Guides the campus in how to track and document academic and behavioral interventions.
Aids the campus in completing Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans in Response to Intervention.
Provides guidance on academic and behavioral interventions in TIERS II and TIER III.
Ensures that students referred to Special Education have participated in TIER II and TIER III interventions for an appropriate amount of time prior to referral for Special Education evaluations.

Requirements

Master’s degree in psychology from an accredited college or university.
Valid Texas license as a School Psychologist granted by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
School Psychologist interns accepted with proof of eligibility.
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
Must be able to climb ladders or scaffolding, or climb and work in overhead areas.
Must be able to work in a confined space or to crawl or move about on hands and knees.
Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 20 pounds (regularly/occasionally).
Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, running and climbing stairs.
Must be able to lift and carry small children up to 40 pounds in case of emergency.
Must be able to work in indoor and outdoor environments, including in times of excessive heat or cold.

Skills

Assessment
Determining Special Education eligibility
Providing academic and behavioral interventions
Knowledge of state and federal legal frameworks for Special Education
Compliance with Special Education regulations
Problem-solving interventions
Direct behavioral supports
Tracking student progress towards IEP goals
Knowledge of procedures for assessing achievement and intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functions for education purposes, including cross-battery evaluation practices
Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, including behavior management interventions
Knowledge of psycho-social development
Strong consultation skills for conferencing with teachers, parents, and students
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple requests, deadlines, and priorities

Location

Austin

Work Type

Full-time
On-site

Education Level

Master's degree in psychology

Salary/Compensations

$78,900 - $92,000
Commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications
Eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Disability
Life insurance
Parenting benefits
Flexible spending account options
Generous vacation time
Referral bonuses
Professional development
403(b) plan
Relocation stipend (if applicable)

About the Company

At IDEA the Staff Culture and Belonging Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members.
Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values